Joanna James
Wide empty beaches, pristine waters, tropical climate, abundant wildlife and breathtaking vistas just about sums up what Broome is all about. Here is a quick guide on things to see and do while here.
Broome is a town with a rich and diver history, which can be experienced with a walk around Chinatown. Broome's popularity rose due to being a prominent destination for pearling. In its early days, many Asian immigrants came to work on the pearling boats. This contributed to the town's diverse nature, which the town proudly retains to this day. Broome's Chinatown is located just north of the town and contains many pearling stores, authentic Chinese cafes and restaurants and galleries. Chinatown is very popular with both locals and visitors alike and can be easily reached from Cable Beach hotels such as the likes of Oaks Cable Beach Resort.
Paying a great place is a great place to visit to learn and explore more about the background of this beautiful town. The Broome Historical Museum is located at 67 Robinson Street and is open to the public every day from 10 am to 1 pm. Children under the age of 16 can enter the museum free of charge. For adults, the ticket pricing is AUS $12 and AUS $8 for senior citizens. During your visit, you will get the opportunity to learn about the rich Aboriginal history of the town, and gain insight into the pearling industry in north Western Australia.
In Western Australia, the Kimberly Region is an area rich in Aboriginal heritage, a testament to this is the plentiful art galleries in Broome dedicated to exploring and learning about the culture. Most of these art galleries feature the work of local communities, and all of them are some of the best Aboriginal art from the southern and central parts of Australia. If you are an art lover, then making time for a visit is a must.
Hankering to sample some locally sourced food and the best Broome beer? Then make your way down to Matso's located near Town Beach. For those feeling adventurous can opt to sample some of the flavoured craft beers. One has the option of purchasing them in full, half pints or a sample tray where you will get the chance to try flavours such as chilli, lemon and ginger. Matso's is located on 60 Hamersley St, and is open from Friday to Sunday from 7 am to 10.30 pm.
Located near Broome, the Willie Creek Pearl Farm offers tours that demonstrate exactly how a pearl is farmed in Australia. Apart from learning everything you need to know about the pearling industry, one will get the chance to cruise on the waters of the creek. Alternatively one can opt for a scenic helicopter ride over the area.
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